The Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses hands-on experiences at sea to provide an array of social, educational and leadership development opportunities to upper elementary, middle and high school students throughout Los Angeles County. Our TopSail Youth Program is offered year-round aboard the tall ships Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, 110-foot traditionally rigged vessels named after sail training pioneers who sailed around the world seven times with young crews, and American Pride, a majestic 130-foot, three-masted schooner with a rich sailing history.
We offer:
- Day programs and multi-day voyages
- Leadership development and problem-solving
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Maritime skill-building
- Sea-time certification
- Boat building
- Private charters
- Community sails
- Sea Scouts/Youth Crew
- Volunteer opportunities